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Barriers to enterprise development in the Caribbean

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  • Stephen Drinkwater
  • Jonathan Lashley
  • Catherine Robinson

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Caribbean economies have suffered from stagnant growth since the 1990s. This can be a feature of small developing economies and is a major concern for policymakers. In this article, we examine establishment-level data to gain a better understanding of the factors that constrain the growth of businesses in the region. In addition to documenting broad differences in obstacles to business within and across the region, we particularly focus on the main obstacles affecting small and medium-sized firms. The econometric analysis highlights three main barriers at a regional level: an inadequately educated workforce; access to finance; and crime, theft and disorder. However, there are variations at the country level and the analysis indicates clusters of countries that experience obstacles to similar degrees. The article concludes with recommendations for alleviating the constraints to enterprise development and in stimulating economic growth.

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  • Stephen Drinkwater & Jonathan Lashley & Catherine Robinson, 2018. "Barriers to enterprise development in the Caribbean," Entrepreneurship & Regional Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 30(9-10), pages 942-963, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:entreg:v:30:y:2018:i:9-10:p:942-963
    DOI: 10.1080/08985626.2018.1515821
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    1. Elaine Laing & André Stel & David J. Storey, 2022. "Formal and informal entrepreneurship: a cross-country policy perspective," Small Business Economics, Springer, vol. 59(3), pages 807-826, October.
    2. Mendoza, Geovanny & Llopis, Juan & Gasco, Jose & Gonzalez, Reyes, 2021. "Entrepreneurship as seen by entrepreneurs in a developing country," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 123(C), pages 547-556.

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